Okay i have reached the point where i am comfortable using my cdjs and can beat match and mix fairly consistantly...now i am just wanting a change and i always said when i started that i would finally move onto vinylls when i have mastered beat matching with cds as it wud be cheaper downloading than buying records! so...i have about 300 pounds to spend..what vinyll decks shall i buy?!?

Help is thanked in advance.
Nick

save your money - you won't be able to buy diddly with 150 per deck.....

ah right ok thanks, so at wot cost shud i start looking at?

its not about cost, its about getting good (really good) with what u got.

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Originally posted by pactdonkey ah right ok thanks, so at wot cost shud i start looking at?

A Technics 1200, brand new, is about $800 over here, so I'm guessing it would be at least 500 pounds.

I wouldn't recommend anything else. They are top of the line and the re-sale value second hand is always good.

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Stick with Technics they won't dissapoint.

what you need is right is a midi controller to control something along the lines of ableton live...if you want to expand your mixing style you will not be able to do it with vinyl

If you have the money you can go for technics if you want but id also suggest you consider Numark's, i have TT200's (which i bought for 650AUD with cartridges) and ive been using them for nearly two years, playing with technics is no different imo.

Also if you have the cash buy Stanton ST-150's, leaps and bounds ahead of the SLK's

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Originally posted by Van Deka what you need is right is a midi controller to control something along the lines of ableton live...if you want to expand your mixing style you will not be able to do it with vinyl

unfortunately i have to agree with this. buying turntables is not going to improve your mixing ability unless you want to ditch the CDJs all together and just be a vinyl jock. otherwise, stick with your CDJs and take a step forward (i.e. effects or software integration) instead of a step backwards in trying to learn something that you probably wont use.

i say probably wont use because with the high cost of vinyl what is is today in comparison with the low cost of high quality mp3s and wavs, in addition to the technological benefits to CDJs (like cue points, loops, master tempo/pitch), your beautifully engineered and tank-quality built 1200s will most likely turn into very expensive and very heavy dust catchers.

note: ^ my 3rd grade grammar teacher would kill me if she ever saw that run-on.

in all reality; if you want to improve your DJing, keep practicing. maybe save up for an EFX-1000 or some CDJ-1000s. maybe a new mixer or add ableton or something. but adding turntables is probably a step in the wrong direction.

i dunno

i have to say, djs that learn off digital from the get go don't seem to have that same touch or feel of vinyl djs or those that can at least play vinyl

being able to play vinyl is a valuable skill to learn

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i actually found mixing with vinyls easier than mixing with cds - only thing i can put it down to is no distraction from an inaccurate bpm counter, even tho i dont really use them!

my beats were a lot tighter on my older recordings than my newer recordings.

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Thanks for everyones replies! some good points raised.
It wasnt as much as improving my ability as a dj but it is a skill i would like to learn and maybe when i start playing live use as well as cdjs.
i understand with the technology moving on and theres no point going back but i feel its like sitting a history class and starting with yesterday...if anyone can get that philosophy lol..

Anyway..wouldnt mind the debate continuing if anyone wants to discuss further..any other types of direct drives out there or any other options??
Cheers